Read on for NRL Round 1 early mail and betting leans for each game…
NRL Round 1 Panthers v Manly
Early prediction: Close!
- Panthers missing both premiership centres, Capewell and now Cleary
- Panthers looked a little off in trial games
- Manly backline looks dangerous, forwards underrated
NRL Round 1 Raiders v Sharks
Early prediction: Raiders
The value: Raiders H2H $2.00 with TopSport
- Sharks trial form was more a reflection of the competition
- Lots of depth and competition for spots at the Raiders
- After poor 2021 Raiders might be underestimated and can bounce back at home
“It was always the dream to play one game so to play my 200th for this club it’s massive and I’m very excited to start the year that way.”
Hear from Jack Wighton in the lead up to his 200th game this Friday against the Sharks.#WeAreRaiders pic.twitter.com/ABK9WHANJn
— Canberra Raiders (@RaidersCanberra) March 8, 2022
NRL Round 1 Broncos v Souths
Early prediction: Close!
The value: Broncos +10.5 $1.90 with TopSport
- Souths missing some key players from 2021
- Adam Reynolds will miss, but the Broncos have options
- Broncos look set to carry on from strong finish to 2021
NRL Round 1 Roosters v Knights
Early prediction: Roosters, just
- Keary and Tedesco will be underdone
- Still plenty of talent in the Knights squad, Clifford looks good.
- The plus is always a chance with Ponga playing
NRL Round 1 Warriors v Dragons
Early prediction: Close!
- Dragons met understrength opposition in the pre-season
- Warriors beat a strong Storm in their trial match
- Even market looks right
How are the Dragons outsiders to beat the Warriors this weekend?? Should be favourites surely!!!
— Ben Appley (@BenAppley) March 7, 2022
NRL Round 1 Wests v Storm
Early prediction: Storm, just
- Storm missing some crucial players
- Wests looked hungry in their second trial match
- Wet track could make for a close game
NRL Round 1 Eels v Titans
Early prediction: Eels
The value: Total points over 47.5 $1.90 with TopSport
- Eels are famous for starting the season strong
- Titans have a new look spine but great attacking options
- Should be plenty of points if the rain subsides
NRL Round 1 Cowboys v Bulldogs
Early prediction: Cowboys
- Both predicted to be down the bottom this year
- Cowboys with the better trial form, Bulldogs look in need of a halfback
- Cowboys have more points in them with Feldt, Holmes and the Hammer
